AI Trends and Business Outlook for 2026
Originally Published 28 days ago — by Stanford HAI
Stanford experts predict 2026 will focus on rigorous evaluation of AI's utility, increased AI sovereignty efforts by countries, advancements in medical and legal AI, a reassessment of AI's impact on society, and a potential 'ChatGPT moment' in biomedical AI, while cautioning against overhyped expectations and emphasizing the importance of human-centered AI development.